Clinton endorsement imminent, Obama to sit down with Sanders
WASHINGTON (AP) – On the verge of endorsing Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama will pay tribute to Bernie Sanders’ historic candidacy for presidency with an Oval Office meeting later this morning. The session is aimed at unifying the Democratic Party for a general election brawl with Donald Trump. Sanders heads to the White House under…
Rauner: Democrats should be in session working for budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has criticized House Democrats again over canceling a session day while there’s no budget. But the Republican told reporters Wednesday calling lawmakers into special session would be a waste because House Speaker Michael Madigan says he doesn’t want to act on legislation. The General Assembly adjourned its spring session…
Moss homers twice, Cardinals roll over Reds 12-7
CINCINNATI (AP) – Brandon Moss homered in consecutive at-bats, Matt Adams and Jhonny Peralta added three-run drives and the St. Louis Cardinals rolled over the Cincinnati Reds 12-7 Wednesday night. Moss broke a 4-4, fifth-inning with a two-run drive into the right-field seats, then liner a solo homer that barely cleared the right-field wall in…
Riverview Gardens School District to remain unaccredited
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri education officials have announced that they will not recommend that the Riverview Gardens School District gain accreditation. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that officials made the announcement Tuesday. The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education gave the district specific performance targets in January that, if fully met, would have…
Missouri Gov. Nixon signs bills on access to medicines
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed two bills aimed at expanding patient access to either cheaper biologic drugs or more expensive prescriptions. Nixon signed the legislation Wednesday. One bill includes new rules for step therapy, which is the practice of beginning treatments with cheaper drugs before moving patients to more expensive…
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Saturday in Downtown St. Louis
( KTRS ) If you’re heading to downtown St. Louis this weekend, you may want to check your route for detours and pink ribbons. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – event, will be taking place this Saturday at Poelker Park. Portions of Olive Street, Compton Avenue and Market Street will close Friday…
Authorities search for missing five year-old girl
(KTRS) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is leading the search for a missing 5-year-old girl. Authorities say Bella was last seen around 2pm (Wednesday) at her home near the Villa Ridge/Gray Summit area. Bella is about 3’ tall and weighs 40 pounds. She was wearing a black T-shirt with a dinosaur logo and blue…
Governor Nixon names appointments for University of Missouri Board of Curators
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed three members to the University of Missouri’s Board of Curators. Nixon said Wednesday the newly filled nine-member board now can select a new president after student protests led to the former president’s ouster last year. The announcement comes weeks after lawmakers adjourned. Senate President…